497 St Clair Ave W
497 St Clair Ave W is in Casa Loma, in a registered apartment building built in 1930 with 19 units. 170 homes is under review 237 m away and Hilton Ave is due to be repaved in 2026.
Data as of Nov 12, 2026 · Every item lists its source
- 1 fire code violation in open inspections (most recent opened Jul 13, 2026).
- An open by-law order for property standards (order issued Oct 22, 2026).
- 170 homes is under review, 237 m away.
- Break-ins in Casa Loma were above the Toronto rate in 2025.
- Hilton Ave, 36 m away, is due to be repaved in 2026.
01What’s planned near 497 St Clair Ave W
4 planning proposals within 250 m (about a 3‑minute walk): three in progress and one decided recently. A proposal that covers several addresses or City files is listed once. That's more than at most Toronto addresses (the typical address has 1).
In progress
- 1Condominium1467 Bathurst St · 192 m awayCondominium: a request to divide a building into condominium units
City planners have been reviewing it since 2021. Residents can comment before a decision is made.
*** Draft Plan of Condominium for 1144 condo units.There is a Zoning By-law Amendment application which is approved.There is a concurrent Site Plan Control application which is currently under review.File 21 230114 STE 12 CD · submitted Oct 25, 2021 · City record and how to comment - 2Split the lot9 Ellsworth Ave · 212 m awayCommittee of Adjustment · Consent: permission to split a lot or change property lines
The Committee of Adjustment refused it on Jun 28, 2023. It has been appealed to the Toronto Local Appeal Body (TLAB), which will hold its own hearing and make the final decision.
To obtain consent to sever the property into two undersized residential lots.Appealed to the Toronto Local Appeal Body on Jul 17, 2023. Status: decision issued.
File B0014/23TEY · submitted Feb 3, 2023 · look it up on the City’s Application Information Centre - 3170 homes5 Raglan Ave and 5 more addresses · 237 m awayCondominium: a request to divide a building into condominium units170 homes
City planners have been reviewing it since 2021. Residents can comment before a decision is made.
*** Draft Plan of Condominium for 170 units.There is a OLT approved Zoning By-law Amendment application. There is a concurrent Site Plan Control application which is currently under review.File 21 232987 STE 12 CD · submitted Nov 1, 2021 · City record and how to commentAll 6 addresses
5 Raglan Ave · 7 Raglan Ave · 9 Raglan Ave · 11 Raglan Ave · 13 Raglan Ave · 15 Raglan Ave
Decided recently
- 4Minor variance1500 Bathurst St · 171 m awayCommittee of Adjustment · Minor variance: permission to bend a zoning rule, such as height, size or setbacks
The Committee of Adjustment approved it on Oct 21, 2026.
To alter the existing 13-storey detached mixed-use building by converting the existing six non-residential units on the ground level into nine non-residential units. The building will contain a total of 120 rental residential dwelling…File A0641/26TEY · submitted Sep 1, 2026 · look it up on the City’s Application Information Centre
Development Applications and Committee of Adjustment Applications, City of Toronto. A proposal that covers several addresses or City files is listed once. Inactive: the City’s file is still open but marked inactive. Decided: development files submitted in the last 4 years; Committee of Adjustment decisions in the last 2 years.
Noise permits nearby
- Raglan Condo · 65 Raglan Ave
Construction · Raglan Building GroupSept 11 to Dec 31 · 6:30 to 6:30 am
321 m away - Foret Condos · 490 St Clair Ave W
Construction · 490 St. Clair West PropertySept 12 to Dec 12 · 7 to 9 am
64 m away
City of Toronto Noise Exemption Permits: permits that let a site go past the noise bylaw’s limits for a set time (amplified sound for an event, construction outside normal hours, a concrete pour). Upcoming and current permits within 600 m. Events run by individuals show their name only for street parties, festivals and markets.
02Street work near 497 St Clair Ave W
11 City road or sidewalk projects are planned within 500 m. The closest: road resurfacing on Hilton Ave, Melgund Rd to St Clair Ave W, 2026.
Source: City of Toronto Road Reconstruction, Road Resurfacing and Sidewalk Construction programs (planned work within 500 m), and Utility Cut Permits. Dates are the City’s plan and can move. “Carried over” means the work was due earlier and is still listed.
03Safety near 497 St Clair Ave W
Police recorded 133 major crimes within 500 m of this address from Oct 2025 to Sep 2026. That's more than at 94% of Toronto addresses. The table compares the neighbourhood's rates with Toronto's.
Casa Loma compared with Toronto · rate per 100,000 residents, 2025
| Major crime | Near this addresswithin 500 m, last 12 months | Compared with the Toronto rate | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Break-ins | 27 near this address | 70% higher323 vs 190 per 100,000 | |
| Assaults | 80 near this address | 26% lower565 vs 768 per 100,000 | |
| Thefts over $5,000 | 8 near this address | 40% lower37 vs 61 per 100,000 | |
| Robberies | 4 near this address | 63% lower29 vs 79 per 100,000 | |
| Car thefts | 14 near this address | 67% lower73 vs 225 per 100,000 |
Source: Toronto Police Service Public Safety Data Portal, Major Crime Indicators (Oct 5, 2025 to Sep 30, 2026) and Neighbourhood Crime Rates. Reported incidents only; police place each incident at the nearest intersection. Five-year trends for Casa Loma
Traffic safety
2 collisions killed or seriously injured someone within 500 m since 2021; 2 involved pedestrians. Most were on Bathurst St and St Clair Ave W. Casa Loma has about as many of these collisions per resident as a typical neighbourhood.
- St Clair Ave W at Bathurst St · Pedestrian, seriously injured · Nov 5, 2025 · 80 m
- Vaughan Rd at Bathurst St · Pedestrian, seriously injured · Jun 22, 2025 · 206 m
Source: Toronto Police Service, collisions in which someone was killed or seriously injured (since 2021, within 500 m); City of Toronto School Safety Zones and Traffic Calming Database.
Other crimes near this address
| Last 12 months | Within 500 m | Casa Loma, per 100,000 residents | Compared with other neighbourhoods |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shootings and firearm discharges | 0 | 0 | Lower than most |
| Bicycle thefts | 2 | 53 | Higher than most |
| Thefts from vehicles | 27 | 123 | Lower than most |
Toronto Police Service: Shootings and Firearm Discharges, Bicycle Thefts and Theft From Motor Vehicle, June 2025 to June 2026. Police place each incident at the nearest intersection.
04Getting around from 497 St Clair Ave W
The nearest subway station is St Clair West Station (Line 1), about a 3‑minute walk (0.2 km). Within a 5‑minute walk there are 16 TTC stops served by the 512 streetcar and the 90, 7, 126 and 33 buses, with about 3,683 departures on a typical weekday. The nearest GO train station is Bloor GO, 3.9 km away, with 68 train stops on a weekday.
Source: TTC · Line 1 · about 3 min walk
Source: GO Transit · 68 train stops on a weekday
TTC and GO Transit schedules for a typical weekday (Nov 18, 2026). Walking times are estimates. Bike Share Toronto station data; City of Toronto Cycling Network and Permit Parking Areas.
How reliable are your routes?
| Route | Delays reported | Per 1,000 trips | Compared with other TTC routes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 512 | 656 | 5.0 | more than most routes |
| 90 | 235 | 3.1 | fewer than most routes |
| 7 | 932 | 10.2 | more than most routes |
| 126 | 79 | 2.3 | fewer than most routes |
| 33 | 96 | 2.5 | fewer than most routes |
TTC Bus and Streetcar Delay Data, September 2025 to September 2026: incidents the TTC logged as delaying service. Per 1,000 trips uses each route’s weekday schedule, so busy routes aren’t penalized for running more vehicles. A typical route: 4.0.
Charging and bike parking
- EV charging: 580 Christie St
City-run (On-Street): 2 Level 2 ports. Next: 273 Christie St, 1.4 km.726 m
City of Toronto: City-operated EV charging stations (private chargers aren’t included); indoor bike stations, shown within 1.5 km.
05Schools and child care near 497 St Clair Ave W
The closest public and Catholic schools. They may not be the ones assigned to this address; check with the Toronto District School Board (TDSB) or Toronto Catholic District School Board (TCDSB).
Elementary schools
Share of Grade 6 students meeting the provincial standard. Toronto: 87% reading, 54% math.
Secondary schools
Share of students who passed the Grade 10 literacy test on their first try. Toronto: 84%.
The red tick on each bar is the Toronto average. Private schools within 1 km: St Michael'S College School, Forest Hill Tutoring, Arrowsmith School - Bldg 1, Arrowsmith School - Bldg 2. Source: Ontario Ministry of Education (2026), EQAO results.
Within 500 m (about a 6‑minute walk): six licensed child care centres and no EarlyON centres.
Last health inspection May 25, 2026: pass.
Last health inspection Feb 11, 2026: pass.
Source: City of Toronto Licensed Child Care Centres, EarlyON Child and Family Centres, and ChildCareSafe (Toronto Public Health inspections).
06Parks, trees and libraries near 497 St Clair Ave W
There are 3 parks, 2 playgrounds and 1 community centre within 500 m. The nearest pool is Hillcrest Community Centre, 448 m away.
Parks and community centres within 500 m
- Wells Hill Park · outdoor ping pong/table tennis, picnic site, playground, washroom · 145 Hilton Ave · 86 m
- Tichester Park · outdoor ping pong/table tennis, playground · 27 Tichester Rd · 261 m
- Nordheimer Ravine · 326 Spadina Rd · 388 m
- Hillcrest Community Centre · wi-fi · 1339 Bathurst St · 448 m
- Wychwood Parkette · 111 Hocken Ave · 503 m
Pools, courts and more
Also nearby
Source: City of Toronto Parks and Recreation Facilities, Registered Programs and Drop-In Programs, Tennis Courts, Outdoor and Indoor Ice Rinks, Washroom Facilities, Off-Leash Areas, Street Tree Data; Toronto Public Health SwimSafe and Beach Water Quality; Toronto Public Library branches.
Park space
Park projects nearby
- New Parks Near Bathurst Street & St. Clair Avenue West
Three new parks are coming to the neighbourhood around Bathurst and St. Clair to meet the needs of the growing community. Learn more about the project and how you can get involved.In progress · 70 m - New Parks Near Bathurst Street & St. Clair Avenue West
A new park is coming as part of a residential development. Learn more about the project and how you can get involved.In progress · 243 m - New Parks Near Bathurst Street & St. Clair Avenue West
Three new parks are coming to the neighbourhood around Bathurst and St. Clair to meet the needs of the growing community.In progress · 287 m - Wychwood Barns Park Playground Improvements
The City is improving the playground at Wychwood Barns. Learn more about the project and how you can get involved.Complete · 567 m - Wychwood Barns Park – Barn 5 Repairs
The City is making repairs to Barn 5 at Wychwood Barns Park that will address poor conditions at the exterior of the building.In progress · 581 m
City of Toronto: Green Spaces (parks, natural areas and conservation land; hydro corridors, golf courses, cemeteries and road verges aren’t counted); Park and Recreation Facility Projects within 1.5 km.
07The building at 497 St Clair Ave W
There are no building orders, heritage listing or short-term rental registrations on record for 497 St Clair Ave W. Here is what the City does have.
Source: Apartment Building Evaluation · evaluated Jul 28, 2025
Source: Apartment Building Evaluation
Source: Residential Fire Inspection Results · last opened Jul 13, 2026
Source: Building Permits · 3 on record
- Property standards, opened Oct 22, 2026: still open
- Property standards, opened Oct 22, 2026: still open · order or notice issued Oct 30, 2026
- Property standards, opened Aug 3, 2026: closed
- Garbage and waste, opened Jul 16, 2026: closed
- Garbage and waste, opened Jul 12, 2026: closed
Source: Municipal Licensing and Standards investigations · complaints and the City’s follow-up
Open fire code items (1)
- 2.2.3.2 Maintenance of closures · opened Jul 13, 2026
Permit history: 3 projects from 3 permits
- Interior Alterations · completed Jun 21, 2018
New egress window out of basement apartment · Permit 18 121975 - Fire Alarm · completed May 23, 2018
Proposed fire alarm panel replacement · Permit 17 275348 - Building work · permit issued · issued Apr 15, 2015
Proposal to construct an exterior barrier free entrance ramp (wheelchair) at the front of an existing 3-storey apartment building. To also install a wheelchair stair lift from basement level to… · Permit 15 132040
The lot
Measured from the City’s property boundary map. It’s compiled from records of varying age, so treat these as approximate; a survey is the legal measure.
Green roof and solar permits
No green roof or solar hot water permits at this address. Within 500 m: 9 with a green roof.
City of Toronto Building Permits: Green Roofs, and Solar Hot Water Heaters.
08What can be built at 497 St Clair Ave W
CR (Commercial Residential) zoning allows shops and offices on the ground floor with homes above, typical of main streets. The numbers below are the main limits; the full rules depend on the lot.
Source: Zoning By-law 569-2013, chapter 40
Source: Height overlay
Source: Zone label (d)
Source: Zone label (x)
Special areas
Source: City of Toronto Zoning By-law 569-2013 (zone, height and lot coverage overlays), Heritage Conservation Districts, Major Transit Station Areas, Secondary Plans and Archaeological Potential. This is a summary, not a zoning review. Read the by-law and see the City’s map.
09Around the block
Stays of less than 28 days, like Airbnb. That's more than at most Toronto addresses (the typical address has 2).
Houses that rent individual rooms with shared kitchens or bathrooms. The City licenses them to enforce safety standards.
Spirited Tarts & Coffee (take-out or food shop).
Homes in City-backed affordable housing projects that are approved or under way.
The City requires most demolished rental homes to be replaced at similar rents.
Sagatay (181 m), Na-Me-Res (194 m).
Affordable housing projects within 500 m (2)
| Address | Stage | Affordable homes | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1467 Bathurst St | Rezoning approved | 16 | 76 m |
| 146 Vaughan Rd | Rezoning approved | 6 | 440 m |
Rental demolitions approved within 500 m (1)
- 147-153 Vaughan Road · 20 rental homes to be demolished, 20 replaced · 406 m · approved Feb 6, 2024 · City report
Source: Affordable Housing Pipeline, Rental Housing Demolition and Conversion applications, Short Term Rentals Registration, Multi-Tenant (Rooming) House Licences, Business Licences and Permits (storefront types; owners’ personal names are never shown), POPS, and Daily Shelter Occupancy (Nov 10, 2026). Confidential shelter locations are not published.
Traffic on your street
City of Toronto Transportation Services: speed, volume and classification counts since 2016.
Parking tickets on this block
903 tickets in 2025 on St Clair Ave W between numbers 447 and 547: 696 for stopping where it’s not allowed, 108 for standing where it’s not allowed.
City of Toronto Parking Tickets, 2025. Placed by the street address the officer recorded.
Main street business area
Wychwood Heights BIA, which includes this address. Business Improvement Areas are local business associations that run street events and improvements.
City of Toronto Business Improvement Areas, within 400 m.
What neighbours report to 311
In the last 12 months, 4,335 service requests came from postal area M5P, which includes 497 St Clair Ave W. The most common:
| Damaged bin lids | 252 | |
| Tree emergency clean-up | 240 | |
| Sidewalk snow clearing | 189 | |
| Potholes and road damage | 173 | |
| Property standards | 159 | |
| Damaged bins | 155 |
City of Toronto 311 Service Requests, October 2025 to October 2026. 311 publishes only the first three characters of the postal code, so this covers the wider postal area. Counts reflect how often people call as well as how often problems happen.
10Risks and environment at 497 St Clair Ave W
Source: TRCA Regulation mapping 2025
Source: Non Regulated Lead Sample · 153 tests, Mar 18, 2014 to Aug 5, 2026
TRCA mapping is for screening, not site-specific decisions. Lead results are voluntary samples from homes in the postal area, not this address.
11The neighbourhood: Casa Loma
Casa Loma had 11,350 residents in 2021. The median household income was $103,000, higher than the typical Toronto neighbourhood ($85,000). 56% of households rent (typical neighbourhood: 46%). 46% of renters spend 30% or more of their income on housing. 24% of workers commuted by transit and 20% walked or cycled (typical neighbourhood: 26% and 5%). The most common first languages other than English and French are Spanish (2.2%), Mandarin (1.5%) and Cantonese (1.5%). Source: 2021 Census; the next census was taken in 2026.
Rents aren't published for single neighbourhoods. Across central Toronto (the old City of Toronto, before the 1998 amalgamation), a two-bedroom in a purpose-built rental building averaged $2,457 a month in October 2025, up 6% from a year earlier. The Toronto average was $2,055. The vacancy rate was 3.2%. These averages include long-term tenants; new listings usually cost more.
| Average rent, October 2025 | Central Toronto | Change in a year | Toronto |
|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $1,526 | +2% | $1,499 |
| 1 bedroom | $1,914 | +4% | $1,763 |
| 2 bedrooms | $2,457 | +6% | $2,055 |
| 3 bedrooms or more | $3,195 | 0% | $2,361 |
Source: CMHC, Rental Market Survey (October 2025), purpose-built rental apartments, central Toronto (the old City of Toronto, before the 1998 amalgamation). CMHC doesn’t publish rents for single neighbourhoods. Adapted by My Address in Toronto.
How Casa Loma compares with the rest of Toronto →Handy info
Garbage day: Tuesdays. Nov 17: recycling and green bin. Nov 24: garbage, green bin and yard waste. Green bin every week; garbage and recycling alternate.
Councillor: Josh Matlow, Ward 12 Toronto-St. Paul's · councillor_matlow@toronto.ca · 416-392-7906
Source: Solid Waste Collection Schedule; City of Toronto elected officials, as of Nov 12, 2026.
Archive photos from near this address: myaddressintoronto.com/address/497-st-clair-ave-w#sec-history
